Unforunately, this family
is not unlike many others. While the
First Born Daughters and Son's get loads of pictures, letters, cards, and other physical momentos, the Last Born, get's a lot less. This is a natural phenomenon that I have come to believe, makes up for the fact that the Last Born gets the most attention, being the last baby. Other children in the family won't see it this way, but I have noticed the pattern. |
My Brian (affectionately
known as "Briney")is no exception to the rule. While both his elder brother
and sister got long lovely stories written for them, and miles of video
footage, Briney has gotten little of either. What he has gotten
is Ruinously Spoiled. He is, to date, the baby, and is accorded all of
the space, privilege, toys, time, and berth that this lofty title bequeaths
him. He is unashamed in his
avid "soaking up" of all of this rank and privilege. In fact, he has developed a Royal Shriek, to notify the miscreant who dared deny him his Noble Right to a toy, time, or tidbit, that they have strayed off of the Path of Righteousness. To aid him in this pursuit of Family Improvement, the good Lord has seen fit to give him, not one, but two dimples, as well as a serious set of eye-lashes. Not one to let a good thing go to waste, Brian wields these Holy Gifts with a charm that would surpass the most learned of con-men. Unfortunately for me, I am usually; |
Not that I mind being his
mother, or the "Bringer of All Things Good and Fun", it's just that I wasn't
cut out to deny this smallest of my offspring anything. From the beginning
this kid had me pegged. He slept on my chest, drank and piddled (usually
on me) with Royal
Abandon, and taught me how to wear paisley (baby stuff disappears well on this particular pattern). He is by far, the most indulged of the bunch, although no cuter really... No, really. He learned quickly how to "Cut Eyes" and "Make Awwwww Baby", as well as make the infamous "Sniffy Face" which he outshone even his elder sister in and I thought she had it hands down! |
So here we are into the second year of his existence, and this has become his "official story". All I can say is...HEY...I'm too busy getting/doing what His Royal Highness of the Wrinkled Nose, wants! Besides, so many have told me they like this! |